Half wolf, half dog, White Fang fully understands the crueltyof both nature and humans. After nearly starving to death duringthe frigid Arctic winter, he's taken in first by a man who “trains”him through constant whippings, and then by another who forces himto participate in vicious dogfights. Follow White Fang as heovercomes these obstacles and finally meets someone who offers himkindness and love.
Lewis Carroll was the pen-name of the Reverend Charles LutwidgeDodgson. Born in 1832, he was educated at Rugby School and ChristChurch, Oxford, where he was appointed lecturer in mathematics in1855, and where he spent the rest of his life. In 1861 he tookdeacon's orders, but shyness and a constitutional stammer preventedhim from seeking the priesthood. He never married, but was veryfond of children and spent much time with them. His most famousworks, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865) and Through theLooking-Glass (1872), were originally written for Alice Liddell,the daughter of the dean of his college. Charles Dodgson died ofbronchitis in 1898.
Who would deliberately lure somebody on to treacherous rockson the Cornish coast? Somebody is flashing lights from the oldtower on stormy nights - and the Famous Five sense danger. But canthey solve this mystery safely? These classic editions feature EnidBlyton's unchanged text and Eileen A. Soper's originalillustrations.
Poor Sara Crewe. once upon a time her beloved fatherpampered and adored her. But ever since he died, leaving her aloneand penniless, she's been caught in the cruel clutches of MissMinchin, the headmistress at the Select Seminary for Young Ladies,where Sara once studied. But no matter how terrible things get,Sara always has her imagination and goodness of heart to carry herthrough. This timeless tale of a poor orphan has won children'shearts for a century-and continues to be a favorite.
The gang witness the horror of a house going up in flames!Then there's the theft of a very valuable violin. Are the twoincidents connected? The Seven mean to use all their detectiveknow-how to find out!
A thrilling retelling of this fantastic historical play.With Notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Patriotism inHenry V.
Originally published in 1929, Erich Kastner's engaging talehasdelighted readers young and old, for generations. It's Emil's firsttrain ride alone and he's excited, and a little nervous.On thetrain, his fellow passengers are impressed with how polite andgrown-up Emil is, and the man in the bowler hat offers him somechocolate—but Emil keeps checking his coat pocket, where he'spinned the money that he is taking to his grandmother. Soon,though, Emil finds himself getting sleepy . . . and the next thinghe knows, the man in the bowler hat is gone— and so is the money!With the help of some new friends Emil becomes a detective andtracks the thief through the city. With its enduring themes ofleadership, courage, and teamwork, there are many lessons to belearned by the grownups and the children, alike, and the delightfulillustrations by Walter Trier make this rollicking, heartwarmingtale come alive.
What is Uncle Quentin up to on Kirrin Island? He won't letanyone visit - not even the Famous Five! But he's not alone onGeorge's island - somebody is watching his every move! Can Julian,Anne, Dick, George and Timmy the dog find out who and warn UncleQuentin? These classic editions feature Enid Blyton's unchangedtext and Eileen A. Soper's original illustrations
For cliffhanging suspense and thrilling action read THE NANCYDREW MYSTERY STORIES-the worlds most popular mystery series foryoung readers! Millions of fans have matched wits with Nancy Drew,helping her solve more than fifty baffling cases.
For cliffhanging suspense and thrilling action read THENANCY DREW MYSTERY STORIES-the worlds most popular mystery seriesfor young readers! Millions of fans have matched wits with NancyDrew, helping her solve more than fifty baffling cases.
